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White House says government shutdown could eliminate next inflation report despite optimistic numbers

U.S. inflation hits 3% in September, beating economist expectations and sending Wall Street to record highs as investors anticipate Federal Reserve rate cuts. Read More

What today's inflation report says about the economy — and Social Security checks

Because of the shutdown, the federal government is belatedly releasing new Consumer Price Index numbers, which the Social Security Administration needs to adjust for next year's benefits. Read More

The government is belatedly releasing inflation data on Friday. Here's what economists are expecting.

Economists think inflation around the U.S. continued to climb in September, edging farther away from the Fed's 2% annual target. Read More

Why Friday's Inflation Report Is A Big Deal After This Week's Economic News

Friday's key report on inflation could be even more significant in the wake of data showing the economy is more resilient than expected in the face of tariffs. Read More

US economy is already on the edge – a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) John W. Diamond, Rice University (THE CONVERSATION) The economic consequences of the ... Read More

Inflation and unemployment trends masked by government shutdown. It could get worse.

Crucial reports on U.S. inflation, job creation and unemployment are set to be delayed a week or more due to the government shutdown — and there’s even a danger that some inflation reports might not ... Read More

Government shutdown halts data, stokes risk as economy wobbles, experts say

Federal agencies said they would not release some key data during the shutdown. The government shutdown halted the release of key economic data, choking off the flow of information as some experts ... Read More